“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Did you know the first official day of fall is Thursday? I love this season. It’s a season of new beginnings. A fresh start. I love the symbolism that comes with the changing of the leaves and the coming holiday season. First, it really can be beautiful to let things go and second, it is time to count our blessings.
So as fall arrives, I am making two lists. The first is a list of things I am letting go of- fears, comparison, time wasters, bad habits, clutter, etc. Life is too short to spend time doing things that don’t matter or don’t bring joy. The second list is a list of blessings- big & small. As you can tell by the title of this site, I believe we are all beyond blessed. We simply need to choose to look for our blessings.
What are two things you could let go of this fall?
What are two blessings you are thankful for this fall?
as fall drew nearer, i couldn’t help but reminisce from last fall.
i adore these photos by Ashley Monogue Photography.
they remind me of the coming cooler temperatures
and all of the new adventures we will have this season!
{dress here :: scarf old, similar here & here :: boots old, similar here }
33 Comments
Jenny
September 20, 2016 at 11:40 amThese are such cute photos! I love fall too. I am so ready for pumpkin everything and crisp weather.
xoxo, Jenny
Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 3:01 pmYes! Cannot wait to make some pumpkin cookies!!
Allie
September 20, 2016 at 12:43 pmGorgeous photos, the colors feel like fall- even if it feels like 100 degrees where I live…
Two blessings- My family/friends and a place to call home :)
Two things to let go of- Fear of what others think of me and negativity!
Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 3:01 pmSo good! Love the idea of letting go of negativity!!!
Emily
September 20, 2016 at 1:21 pmThese photos are beautiful!
-Emily
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Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 3:00 pmThank you Emily! Love your page!
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September 20, 2016 at 1:57 pmGreat post. I like your idea of making two lists at the start of the season. I think I might do that, too. :]
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Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 3:00 pmIt’s a great practice! What would be on your list?
Elena Miroslava Cuesta Rodrígu
September 20, 2016 at 2:04 pmBeatiful publication to welcome the autumn . The photos are nice. I have only one wish on my list that I would like to comply and is to believe more in myself.
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Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 3:00 pmThank you! And you got this girl!!
Follow My Gut
September 20, 2016 at 2:14 pmFall is my favorite season too — i love that it’s finally not as hot as the other months! But i love that you have these lists. I’m trying to be free of fear and just going for what I want so this is so nice to read. Great job and thanks for the motivation!
Danielle | http://www.FollowMyGut.com <3
Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 3:00 pmAmen!! Love the cooler weather!
And LOVE that you are trying to be free of fear! So so so good!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
September 20, 2016 at 2:18 pmWow, this is such a good idea. I never thought of making a list of things to let go. I need to do this!
Carrie
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Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 2:59 pmIt is a fun concept! Helps you prioritize what matters and what doesn’t!
Amy Ann Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 2:31 pmLove the idea of these two lists, both different and meaningful in their own way. Gorgeous photos!
Amy Ann
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Chloé Arnold
September 20, 2016 at 2:59 pmThank you Amy! I’ve found them quite helpful in making the most of each season :) xox
Nataly Kimball
September 20, 2016 at 3:01 pmAwesome post!
Two things to let go: My sister & I’s relationship not being perfect || Fear of others thoughts about me
Two things I am blessed with: Wonderful loving hubby || new friends
Sarah
September 20, 2016 at 8:32 pmI absolutely love this. Things to let go of: seeking approval from anyone other than God and comparison over community. Blessings: a loving, supportive husband, three beautiful kiddos and a new group of friends. That’s more than two, but oh well. I could go on and on. :)
Brooke Triboletti
September 20, 2016 at 9:20 pmAwesome post girl! xo!
Kasey
September 20, 2016 at 9:56 pmLove!
2 things to let go of: Mistakes/stupid fights & My focus on just the numbers (for my blog and life in general)
2 things I am thankful for: My relationships | New friends i have made through this amazing hobby!
Chow Down USA
September 20, 2016 at 10:08 pmI love your list ideas and how adorable are these photos! I could do with letting go of things I can’t control, like airplane rides and morning commutes hah! I’m thankful for my friends and family :)
Chelsea
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Danielle Alexandra
September 20, 2016 at 11:04 pmObsessed with this post! I could definitely learn to let go of things I can’t control, other people’s opinions of me & everything not being perfect! Thanks for sharing! xo
Dani // http://www.daniellealexandra.com
Kimberly Clifton
September 21, 2016 at 12:20 amThis is such a great post! Such wonderful and important things to think about.
Two things I want to let go of would be self doubt and my over spending habit.. lol
Two things I am thankful for would be my husband who is so supportive and having a job that I truly love!
Kim
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Katherine Tran
September 21, 2016 at 12:21 amI love how you see the symbolism of all things fall, such as the changing leaves. Very cute pictures!
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Tessy Onyia
September 21, 2016 at 5:12 amAwesome, am so loving this, I totally agree with you.
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Sarah Riley Rose
September 21, 2016 at 10:16 amLoving this girl! I could let go of worry and also the urge to keep buying things! Lol. But I’m so blessed to have my awesome husband and a roof over my head (along with a billion other things to be thankful for!). :)
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Kimberly Oxford
September 21, 2016 at 12:01 pmThese pictures are so cute! And I totally agree about asking what you can let go! Thanks for sharing this!
Jacquard Flower
September 21, 2016 at 12:01 pmGreat post, I love your outfit. It’s perfect for autumn. Gemma x
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Bryn Bradsher
September 21, 2016 at 1:16 pmSuch a great post Chloe! I completely agree that it’s the perfect time of year to pay attention to our blessings and what we are most grateful for! xo Bryn http://www.waketonroad.com
Ashley Hargrove
September 21, 2016 at 1:59 pmSuch a cute post! I’m thankful for my families health and happiness!
Cassie
September 21, 2016 at 2:50 pmIt is super easy to get bogged down in the Fall with all the to do’s of back to school and holidays approaching! Thank you for the great reminder of what are two things I am willing to let go of! I will do some praying on this.
Lindsay Rutland
September 21, 2016 at 5:00 pmfirst off these photos are gorgeous!! secondly, I’d have to say that the two things i am most thankful for are my husband and my daughter!
Tamara
September 22, 2016 at 1:22 pmI love the idea of those lists! And these photos are just great. Happy Fall!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com